Excellent
#15 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 4% of private schools
New School Montessori Center
School · Holly Springs, NC
A private school in Holly Springs, NC serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
5617 SUNSET LAKE RD, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where New School Montessori Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,681
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New School Montessori Center is listed in Holly Springs, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New School Montessori Center
New School Montessori Center is a private school in Holly Springs, NC, serving approximately 119 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New School Montessori Center
What grades does New School Montessori Center serve?
New School Montessori Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend New School Montessori Center?
New School Montessori Center has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New School Montessori Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New School Montessori Center is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New School Montessori Center rank in NC?
New School Montessori Center ranks #15 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is New School Montessori Center's MySchoolScout rating?
New School Montessori Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New School Montessori Center a private school?
Yes, New School Montessori Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New School Montessori Center a religious school?
No, New School Montessori Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 303-3636
- Area population (ZIP 27540)
- 45,993
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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